Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C/390F.

Step 2

Cut the French stick in half. Then cut the bread almost all the way through into 2cm / 4/5" thick slices.

Step 3

Mix together the butter, garlic, salt and parsley. Taste to see if it's salty / garlicky enough for your taste (Note 2).

Step 4

Smear garlic butter over cut side of bread (Note 2).

Step 5

Smear remaining butter on the top and sides of the bread.

Step 6

Wrap each bread in foil.

Step 7

Bake for 15 minutes until the crust is crispy (check through foil).

Step 8

Unwrap and serve!